SEPTEMBER 12, 1958

Full News Archive

• Headline: Ancient Treasures Unearthed in Central Asia. Impact: The discovery of 1st century relics sparked a worldwide craze for treasure hunting that ultimately led to the creation of reality TV shows where people dig up their backyards. Thanks, farmers!. Fact: Did you know that if you find ancient treasure, you might not actually get to keep it? Uncle Sam likes to have a word or two about ownership, especially when gold is involved!.
• Headline: U.S. DROPS A COUNT IN SEDITION CHARGES. Impact: Dropping a count in sedition charges was like playing a game of legal whack-a-mole. If they hadn't, maybe we would have a better understanding of 'what happens in court stays in court' in future legal dramas.. Fact: Did you know that sedition laws were once so serious that they could land you in prison just for thinking too hard about the government? So, keep those thoughts light and fluffy!.
• Headline: Airways Laboratory Opened. Impact: The opening of the Airways Laboratory paved the way for drone technology, which eventually led to the creation of a world where your pizza is delivered by flying robots instead of pizza boys. Progress!. Fact: Did you know that airways technology was once thought to be the future of transportation? Spoiler alert: it still is! But we just ended up with more traffic and fewer flying cars..
• Headline: VIRGINIA SCHOOL ORDERED CLOSED; Anti-Integration Law Faces First Test at Front Royal -- Action Is Temporary. Impact: The temporary closure of the school set a precedent for future debates on integration, making sure that the phrase 'temporary' would become a euphemism for decades of inaction. Well done, America!. Fact: Did you know that closing schools in the name of 'temporary' solutions is a great way to prolong educational inequality? It's like saying, 'We'll fix the potholes... eventually.'.
• Headline: HARRIMAN VIEWS VICTORY AS SURE; 1,000 at Democratic Club's 125th Anniversary Dinner Cheer Sweep Predictions. Impact: Harriman’s overconfidence at the Democratic Club's dinner may have inspired future politicians to make outrageous claims, leading to the rise of social media influencers who promise to change the world with just one tweet. Thanks a lot, Harriman!. Fact: Did you know that cheering at political events doesn’t actually change the outcome of elections? But it does make for great photo ops for the campaign team!.
• Headline: OZARK, ARK., SCHOOL SAID TO BAR NEGROES. Impact: The reported barring of Negroes in Ozark, AR, sparked outrage that eventually led to the creation of viral hashtags and movements in the modern era. If only social media existed back then, right?. Fact: Did you know that the fight for civil rights is like a long-running TV series? It's got drama, plot twists, and unfortunately, a long list of reruns that nobody wants to watch anymore..
• Headline: Virginia Electric to Expand. Impact: Virginia Electric's expansion plans were the precursor to today's energy debates, where everyone is still trying to figure out if we should power our homes with wind, water, or the collective sighs of frustrated environmentalists.. Fact: Did you know that power stations have been known to cause more drama than reality TV? Just wait until you hear about their energy bills!.